February 2010
Intermediate to advanced
12 pages
17m
English
book
Dealing with X, Y, Zs: How to Manage the New Generations in the Workplace
by James W. Walker, Linda H. Lewis
Overview
This Element is an excerpt from Work Wanted: Protect Your Retirement Plans in Uncertain Times (ISBN: 9780132354646) by James W. Walker and Linda H. Lewis. Available in print and digital formats.
Surprising and important new insights into managing Gen X, Gen Y, and Gen Z.
Be attuned to the newer generations’ needs, desires, and styles just as savvy employers have responded to yours. The Institute of the Future surveyed Gen X and Y individuals...three-quarters said job mobility was extremely important. Of greater significance: their desire for mobility within organizations, helping debunk the notion that they’re short-termers. Yers can make longer-term commitments when afforded opportunities....
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